Originally Posted by
Ramjet555
When I return to Aus, I'll do that "initial" again at a place where it can all be done in minimum time.
If I've read
CAO 40.2.1 correctly, then you only need to do a VOR
or an NDB approach to have fulfilled the requirements for the issue of an ME-CIR. (I'm happy to be corrected if that's not the case).
It won't be useful for any operators in Australia to only have a VOR endorsed on your ME-CIR, but it at least keeps your ME-CIR current which some overseas licensing authorities require.
Apart from my Aust ATPL, I hold two other ICAO licenses from various countries (Indonesia and China) and neither of them have listed the type of navaids the pilot is endorsed on in the instrument rating section of license. I dare say the FAA license is the same as both these countries have copied the FAA system of licensing.